WHAT’S IN THE BOX? INSTALLATION MANUAL A. Via the application B. Via the WPS button USER MANUAL A. How to operate the Sense? B. Changing the display TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS We value your privacy We’re committed to being transparent and straightforward about how we use data.
WHY THE RENSON SENSE? What does indoor air quality mean? Indoor air quality means the air quality in a house, school, office or other closed building. Several studies show that there is a connection between indoor air quality and the health of people and buildings. Since we spend...
WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE? The Renson Sense is an objective measuring device for indoor air quality and comfort. As human beings, we are not able to perceive gradual increases in CO . That is why we do not immediately link headaches, nausea and concentration prob- lems to CO and do not have the reflex to take immediate action.
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What is measured? SENSE is more than a visual CO meter. The device also maps other param- eters that contribute to a healthy and comfortable indoor climate, such as the amount of harmful substances (VOC), the temperature, humidity, noise and amount of light.
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Comfort Index Temperature VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) This is a general calculation of var- Temperature affects more than just ious measurements of the sensors, your comfort. It can also affect your Volatile organic compounds are or- every 30 seconds. These work ac- performance, the quality of your ganic compounds that easily become cording to certain classes, and if a...
• Do not put the device in the full sun • Do not place the device on an outside wall; this wall is always colder. If the outside wall is the only place for your Sense de- vice, then place a wooden plank behind the device.
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2. Wall mounting Follow the steps below to mount your Sense device on your inside wall: • Step 1: On the back of your device you will find a small ‘house’ in the middle. Slide the housing downwards. • Step 2: Remove the housing from the casing. Then use a wall tab, suitable for your wall type.
Is the LED feedback on the device itself enough for you to take action on the spot? Then just plug in the Sense device and you’re ready to go! Do you want to have more insight in the data? Then follow the instructions below to connect the device to the application.
A. Via the application 1. Download the app Renson SENSE Download the application in the App After installation and opening the Next, you will get some tips and ex- Store or Google Play. app, you will see the following screen...
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2. Create an account by registering Attention: When you create an account, click on the correct profile: • End user profile: choose this profile if you are an end user of the device and if you want to continue to see the data after installation.
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2. Create an account by registering You will receive an e-mail to activate your Renson account. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you still have not received an e-mail, please contact service@renson.be. Always give the e-mail address with which you try to register.
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3. Log in with your account 4. Connect the app to the Sense Return to the Sense application and sign in with your STEP 1 - Product selection account. Enter the e-mail address and password and click on Choose the product you want to connect: SENSE.
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STEP 2 - Connect to the Sense You will get the screen below, follow 1. Switch off your mobile data. 4. Go back to the Sense App, and the next steps closely: press ‘search’. You will get the 2. Go to your Wi-Fi settings in the message ‘Device found’.
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STEP 3 - Authorise the device The SENSE display will flash yellow, When SENSE turns green, it is connected to your account and therefore to then briefly press one of the arrows your smartphone. The following screen will appear, informing you that the that will light up.
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4. Connect the app to the Sense STEP 4 - Configuration of the device Click on ‘Configure’ and you will have to fill in the following information:...
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4. Connect the app to the Sense STEP 4 - Configuration of the device Next, there are a few more questions that you must fill in (always click on continue). Once these have been filled in, you will get the following screen: Please note! Complete the next step to connect the app to your home network.
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After completing these steps, press ‘Finish’. ing it from the list that will appear in the app and enter Now your Sense is connected to your account and your network password (Wi-Fi password). network. Wait for at least 5 minutes before you see the...
Wait for about 5 seconds. 2. Activate SENSE Activate SENSE by touching the device with your whole hand for 1 second Press the bottom arrow (1 second) (light pressure). This may result in the three possible colours (blue, orange or...
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Next, go to your Wi-Fi router and press the WPS button. The SENSE will light up green if it is connected to the WPS of your Internet router. In case the connection was unsuccessful, SENSE will light up red. Try again.
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Wait for at least 5 minutes before you see the next main screen: Click on your Sense and then follow the next steps: see point A.4. (from step 3 to 4) pages 16-18 above (step 1 - 2 have already been skipped).
USER MANUAL A. How to operate the Sense? Once the SENSE is installed, it is ready for use. The device always needs to be connected to a power input to be able to measure. There are few controls on the device itself, this is done through the app.
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2. How to activate Wi-Fi? Cover the Sense with your whole Press the bottom arrow. Then press the lower and upper hand for 1 sec (light pressure). arrow simultaneously. The Sense’s Wi-Fi signal is activated for 40 minutes.
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1 sec (light pressure). 4. Factory reset When your Sense device crashes, you can use the factory reset button to restore the settings to the factory defaults limits, preferred sensors, dark mode, ...). It also forgets the Wi-Fi network.
The Sense can be used visually in two ways: as a CO meter and as a comfort meter. You will already have made a choice when installing the Sense. You can always change this choice in the settings. 1. Sense as a CO...
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2. Sense as a comfort meter When you choose to use the Sense as a comfort meter, it means that the visual LED feedback indicates the general comfort based on the 6 sensors present. Thus, an orange or red border will always be accompanied by the symbols that cause the substandard comfort.
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You can change this at any time in the settings. to which the SENSE is connected. 1. Press on the left top corner on the 2. Tap on ‘My devices’ and then on 4.
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(LED feedback). Setting the desired sensors If you do not want to use the global Renson comfort index, but only want to visualise one or more specific sen- sors on your devices, then this is also possible.
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This will bring up a dropdown list of the different has a delay of 5 min- devices. Tap on the device whose data you want to see. utes, so there can be a difference in colour between the app and the Sense itself because of this delay.
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5. Using the app Menu Current status Via the symbol in the top left corner When you click on the arrow up- When you click on the logo, you will you can navigate to: wards next to ‘Current status’, you get more information about what is will see the current (5 minute delay) measured, the effect on your health...
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5. Using the app Data When you get more insight in the In the app, data from the past day or week can be viewed: course of the measurement values, you can click on the graph symbol. Using the slider at the bottom, you can read this per time and day.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sense maintenance lations regarding construction, safety Requirements We designed Sense to be as mainte- and installation requirements of the • Wi-Fi router and internet access nance friendly as possible. Although municipal, urban and/or other au- • Public hotspots are not applicable we would like to develop a dust-free thorities.
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